Interim Senior Finance Manager

Stockport Nub News; Cheadle; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

6-month contract

Competitive holiday allowance

Employee benefits

Job summary

Stockport Nub News in Greater Manchester seeks an experienced Interim Senior Finance Manager to oversee day-to-day financial operations during a period of change. The role offers autonomy, ownership of reporting, and influence over financial information used across the business.

Ideal candidates will be qualified accountants with senior-level experience, strong Excel and reporting skills, and a hands-on approach to driving efficiency amid change.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with ACA/ACCA/CIMA.
• Experience at Finance Manager or Financial Controller level.
• Strong accounting and management reporting skills.
• Experience with multi-entity reporting.
• Experience supervising finance staff.
• Excellent Excel and accounting software skills.
• Proven problem-solving and stakeholder influence.
• Able to start at short notice.

Responsibilities

• Taking ownership of monthly management accounts and reporting cycle.
• Delivering accurate financial information, analysis and commentary.
• Overseeing the balance sheet, reconciliations and key controls.
• Managing reporting across a multi-entity business.
• Supporting cash flow management, budgeting and planning.
• Overseeing transactional finance activities and day-to-day processes.
• Providing guidance to finance staff (3 direct reports).
• Reviewing processes to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Working with operations to improve financial visibility.
• Supporting year-end, compliance and external audits.
• Providing financial insight to senior leadership.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Management reporting

Financial analysis

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Where

Cheadle

Type

Permanent

Salary

75000 Annual

Title

Interim Senior Finance Manager £70,000-£75,000

Greater Manchester Hybrid Working 6 Month Contract

Immediate Start Potential Longer-Term Opportunity

What will you be doing?

We're working with an established technology business in Greater Manchester looking for an experienced Senior Finance Manager to take responsibility for its day-to-day financial operations during a period of business change. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys getting stuck in, taking ownership and making a genuine difference to how a finance function operates. The business needs someone who can hit the ground running, bring consistency to financial reporting and ensure the finance function continues to run effectively while the wider business focuses on its next stage of development. You'll have plenty of autonomy and the opportunity to influence how financial information is used across the organisation.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Taking ownership of the monthly management accounts and reporting cycle
• Delivering accurate financial information, analysis and commentary to support business decisions
• Overseeing the balance sheet, reconciliations and key financial controls
• Managing reporting requirements across a multi-entity business
• Supporting cash flow management, budgeting and financial planning
• Overseeing transactional finance activities and ensuring day-to-day processes run smoothly
• Providing guidance and support to finance team with 3 direct reports
• Reviewing existing processes and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and accuracy
• Working with operational teams to improve financial visibility and accountability
• Supporting year-end requirements, compliance and external audit
• Providing financial insight and constructive challenge to the senior leadership team

What Are We Looking For?

We're Looking For a Qualified Accountant Who Is Equally Comfortable Getting Into The Detail As They Are Discussing Financial Performance With Senior Stakeholders. You'll Ideally Have

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification
• Experience operating at Finance Manager or Financial Controller level
• Strong technical accounting and management reporting skills
• Experience working within a business with multiple reporting requirements
• Previous responsibility for supervising or developing finance staff
• Excellent Excel skills and confidence using accounting systems
• A practical, solutions-focused approach to problem-solving
• The confidence to influence and challenge senior colleagues when needed

Importantly, you'll be someone who doesn't need a great deal of hand-holding. You'll be comfortable walking into an established business, understanding what needs doing and taking responsibility for delivering it. Previous experience in an interim or contract role would be advantageous, but we're equally interested in candidates from permanent backgrounds who can start at short notice.

What's on offer?

• £70,000-£75,000 salary
• 6 month initial contract
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Broad role with genuine autonomy and responsibility
• Exposure to senior leadership and business-wide projects
• Competitive holiday allowance and employee benefits
• Potential for a longer-term opportunity

This would suit an experienced Finance Manager or hands-on Financial Controller who enjoys being close to the numbers, supporting a business through change and making an impact from day one.